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MI SJRF
MI SJRFCivil rights: sexual orientation discrimination; certain references to marriage; make gender neutral. Amends sec. 1, art. X & repeals sec. 25, art. I of the state constitution
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Introduced
11/05/2025
11/05/2025
In Committee
11/05/2025
11/05/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
103rd Legislature
Bill Summary
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by amending section 1 of article X; and repealing section 25 of article I, to remove gender limitations.
AI Summary
This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the Michigan state constitution to remove gender-specific language and update provisions related to marriage and property rights. Specifically, the resolution seeks to repeal Section 25 of Article I, which previously defined marriage as only between one man and one woman, and modify Section 1 of Article X to use gender-neutral language when describing property rights. The changes replace gendered terms like "woman" and "her husband" with more inclusive phrases such as "individual" and "that individual's spouse," effectively eliminating gender-based distinctions in legal language. The resolution aims to modernize the state constitution by making its text more gender-neutral and removing restrictions on marriage based on gender. If approved, the proposed amendment would be submitted to Michigan voters at the next general election for final ratification, as required by law.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (19)
Jeremy Moss (D)*,
Sarah Anthony (D),
Rosemary Bayer (D),
Winnie Brinks (D),
Darrin Camilleri (D),
Mary Cavanagh (D),
Stephanie Chang (D),
John Cherry (D),
Erika Geiss (D),
Kevin Hertel (D),
Jeff Irwin (D),
Veronica Klinefelt (D),
Sean McCann (D),
Mallory McMorrow (D),
Dayna Polehanki (D),
Sylvia Santana (D),
Sue Shink (D),
Sam Singh (D),
Paul Wojno (D),
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Civil Rights, Judiciary, And Public Safety (on 11/05/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SJR-F |
| BillText | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/jointresolutionintroduced/Senate/htm/2025-SIJR-F.htm |
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